Lunch & a Divorce Lawyer

There are few graver financial threats than facing a State of Illinois (HFS) child support case filed FOR or AGAINST you. I'm gonna whisper this...it's kind of a racket (shhhh!). Checkout the episode to learn about the risks in using the State to establish your child support, the challenges of competing against the World's Largest Collection Agency, how to beat the State in court, and more.  

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So what is a pre-marital agreement? Who needs one? And, when should it be prepared? Oh, and when might a pre-nup be INVALIDATED by a divorce court. I talk pre-nups, business counseling, the Chicago food scene, Ravinia and more with Northbrook Attorney Mark Schondorf.

Find out more about about Mark:   

https://hechtschondorf.com/

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Do you want protected time with your sibling or grandchild? It's 100% provided for in Illinois law, but, it's a lot harder than you may think. Checkout the episode.

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Phil & I discuss Gen X money matters:  kids, college, careers, and aging parents (PS:  Both of us are Gen Xers). Plus, the unique challenges faced by divorcing woman, Chicago BBQ and...Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser.

Find out more about about Phil Telpner:

https://breakoutprivatewealth.com/

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Making a major change in a child's environment can dramatically change her/his life...FOREVER. Modifying custody and which parent is the 'majority time' parent is a big move; high risk/high reward. 

In this episode I share some 'Tales' of how I have helped people change custody. Learn about some common situations where this is possible related to factors such as academic/school performance, parental alienation, and more....

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Stephen and I discuss what TO do and what NOT to do when you're in a crash...there are NO accidents. Plus, how to divide an injury settlement as Marital Property. And, can you sue your partner for giving you Gonorrhea?


Find out more about Attorney Stephen Hoffman:

https://www.hofflawyer.com/

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https://www.thepro.lawyer/

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Lindsay and I discuss the major areas of overlap between criminal and family law...Orders of Protection, Contempt of Court, Visitation Abuse and more! Plus, when should you invoke your 5th Amendment right to remain silent?

Find out more about Attorney Lindsay Coleman: 

https://lindsaycolemanlaw.com/

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There are a lot of options these days to assist you with that student loan debt. Sort through the NOISE with my friend, Attorney Dan Winter.

https://bankruptcylawchicago.com/student-loan-law-chicago/

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Ten years after a divorce, fathers will be entirely absent from the lives of almost 2/3s of children's lives. Probably not God's plan, but, I'm just reporting the facts on those facts...REAL WORLD.

So, what's the best way to 'handle' things if dad has disappeared?? 

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People are suffering and lonely these days....and it's the worst if you're in the midst of  HARD life circumstances (finances, health, relationships). Erin wrote and founded Divorcee Dish in early 2022, which was inspired by her own divorce after 19 years of marriage. It has become a go-to source – via its website, books, e-books, and an audiobook - for advice and entertainment for and from the women and men on the front lines of life before, during, and after divorce. 

Learn more about Erin:  

https://www.divorceedish.com/

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